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Question about Buckeye Competition Line

Friday, July 09, 2010
by Shari Zachrich

Q: Hi, I was wondering the difference between "Show" feed and the 12% "Training" all the specs seem to be very similar.My two are on "Cadence" right now and getting alittle to fat even though I'm cutting back. We've had alot of rain and the grass has been coming in good. Any suggestions? Thanks, Cindy B.

A: Great question Cindy! Our competition line of feeds run from lowest to highest in terms of energy starting at the lowest with Show, and ending with the highest energy in Endurance 101. If you feel that the Cadence is too much for them right now, we would suggest Show, especially with the quality pasture it sounds like you have right now. Training is 14% protein and still fairly moderate in energy compared to Cadence. The formulas are fairly similar in having the same vitamin and mineral qualities but made to better tailor your horse's diet to the energy he needs. If you have any more questions about these feeds, please feel free to contact our Nutrition Help-Line at 800-898-WINS.

5 comment(s) for “Question about Buckeye Competition Line”

lynn boggs | 04.04.2011 THE WOW FACTOR...BIG SHOUT OUT TO BUCKEYE NUTRITION.............................................I really do not know where to start. If you have not heard of the 62 horses that were saved in Ohio, you surely cannot be on facebook. I took on the nearly impossible task of trying to adopt 62 thoroughbreds to new homes in 1 week. their fate if not adopted was to go to Sugarcreek. to make a long story short, it happened. Broodmares, yearlings, 2yr olds, and retired race horses, including 2 breeding studs were all adopted in 3 days...yay for facebook. now for the WOW factor...Buckeye Nutrition, with the help of their regional sales manager, Janice Lavrich has now donated 200 bags of their premium feed to help defray the cost of feeding some of these horses. there are several people in the Northeast Ohio area that this feed will go to. Jennifer has adopted 9(soon to be 14, due to foaling), Katie has adopted 6, Carol 3 and myself 3. the other adoptees are from out of state or southern Ohio. The feed will benefit all types of these horses from broodmares (Wrangler) to older retired race horses (training GC) to event, race, hunter jumper, dressage (race N win, which most have been raised on).there are simply not enough words for me and the recipients to thank Buckeye. Sincerely, Lynn Boggs
Danny | 04.17.2011I was told to put my 6 year old horse on Grow and Win. I see that you have 3 different kinds of Grow and Win. The protein percentages are quite different. Do I want a really high protein percentage? He is not used for showing ... only pleasure.
Technical Support | 04.27.2011Danny,

If he is a fairly easy keeper, Gro N Win is all he should need, along with quality forage. The protein levels are based on the amount you are feeding. Since Gro N Win has a lower inclusion rate than regular feeds, the actual amount of protein he is receiving is comparable to a typical 12% feed and based on his nutritional needs. If you are feeding a legume forage, choose the Gro N Win Alfa formula. If you are feeding a grass type forage, provide the original Gro N Win or Gro N Win GC product. Let us know if you have any other questions about these products!
Linda Sgambellone | 11.22.2011Hi, I have two horses. One is an 11 year old TB and the other is a 13 year old appendix. I recently moved from Oregon to Ohio with my horses. I no longer have large lush pastures. My horses are in very light work but have lost a significant amount of weight. I started adding grain to their diet 3 months ago. One month ago I swithed to Cadence on the recomendation of a friend who saw my thin mare. They are still thin but not worked much. I feed hay but it is not the quality I would like. Should I switch to Cadence ultra, or add some ultimate finish instead? What about adding beet pulp? Or do I need to somehow find better hay- it's tough in Ohio in Nov. to find hay.
Buckeye Nutrition | 01.06.2012Linda,

I would suggest trying the Cadence Ultra before adding other supplements. Cadence Ultra is a step up from Cadence and will provide a little more calorie. It already has the Ultimate Finish, and beet pulp in the feed as well. If you have the opportunity to find better hay in the future, that would definitely help as hay is the foundation of the diet, however, this time of year can be difficult to find quality hay.

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